With the packing and relocation of all the yarn and other goodies in my life, I was confronted with a reality ... my seconds / ooak / retired bin is way overfull. The lid can't fit on and has spilled into an additional laundry basket. This signalled to me that there was no way that I could wait again until cyber monday to sell these yarns into the world. What a better day to plan a sale than April Fools Day!

Now, I was completely shocked by how quickly the sale went last fall, so things are going to be a bit different this time around.

There will be absolutely no combining of orders under any condition. That made me just about lose my marbles last time. I will however keep the regular shop open, so if there are any dye to order goods that you would like you can get them in one order. But a second order later in the day? No combined shipping because your first one will likely be packed at that point.

There will be two different discount pricing. All one of a kind skeins will be 25% off, all retired and seconds will be 50% off. The last sale was primarily retired and seconds with a few test dyes in there, this time there are some nice big lots of ooak treasures. The prices shown will be the discounted price, no need to add a code or anything.

All orders over $150 will ship free (US and Canada). Last time later in the day I decided to offer free shipping to larger orders. This time, there will be the coupon code AprilFools15 to remove shipping costs for orders over $150. It is your responsibility to enter the code.

Other than that, have fun! As always with these sorts of things, cart jacking happens and there really isn't anything that can be done about it, so enjoy and hopefully you will find something you love to head home with you that day!

The sale will start at 8:00 am EDT on April 1st and last until everything is gone!

On the day that I decided to name this colour Fielding Goldenrod for the Fielding Bird Sanctuary here in Sudbury is the day that Lily Fielding, the philanthropist and monumental woman here in Sudbury passed away at 103. I’m honoured to share this colour with you in her memory and share her story of what she has done to protect the natural landscape here in Sudbury.

I know this is getting old but wow that texture! I just cannot get over the yarn on this Archipelago Bulky. Oh yah - this yarn has a name now.

It’s cold this morning and fall is so close to being here. I think that maybe this late summer goldenrod might be the perfect inspiration for my new brassy yellow. Any thoughts for other names?

It was so nice to leave with the first skeins on the drying rack last night!

This may look like a total mess but to me it’s the image of a dream having come true. After a couple years of putting this business on the back burner we took a big step. We moved the studio to Sudbury and rented a retail space within walking distance of our home. Today I spent the day working in the studio and my people came to visit me this afternoon. They played and read while I worked. The studio is still a mess and there are still lots of kinks to work out. But it’s happening. And because of that, guess what? You can order whatever you want, whenever you want with a two week turn around direct from the website. So many exciting things coming friends.

The texture, spin and loft on this alpaca is divine. It’s a bit fuzzier than I am used to working with but it is always so great to try something new!

It was cold and rainy this morning at Valley East Days. Was so happy that everyone fits their @disana.natur coats from last year!

Do you like alpaca? I just got a sample of some amazing alpaca yarns. I’m thinking of offering it for the shop year round. There are fingering, dk and heavy Aran/chunky options. Is this something you would be interested in?

With big brother off to school today it was Eliza’s turn to check out the studio setup. Things are getting closer to being up and running!

The studio is really coming together and my favourite thing is there a space full of light that is perfect for the kids to play and create. Today is the last day with this guy at home. Tomorrow he starts Junior Kindergarten which is full time here in Ontario. It’s nice to have a few special moments with him here on this rainy day.